The Difference Between a Corrective Tax and a Tradable Pollution

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Multiple Choice

The difference between a corrective tax and a tradable pollution permit is that

• A)a corrective tax sets the price of pollution and a permit sets the quantity of pollution.
• B)a corrective tax creates a more efficient outcome than a permit.
• C)a corrective tax sets the quantity of pollution and a permit sets the price of pollution.
• D)a permit creates a more efficient outcome than a corrective tax.

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Definitions:

Profits

The financial gain made in a transaction or operation, calculated as the difference between revenue and costs.

Marginal Cost

The cost of producing one additional unit of a good or service, crucial for decision-making on output levels.

Marginal Revenue

The boost in income achieved by selling an additional unit of a good or service.

Monopolies

Monopolies exist when a single company or entity has exclusive control over a particular market or industry, potentially leading to higher prices and lower-quality products or services due to lack of competition.